UMW Celebrates National Transfer Student Week 2026
Students who move from one school to another during their college careers carry with them more than their current GPAs.
Transfer students have specific concerns. How many credits can they carry over? When can they declare a major? How quickly will they make new friends?
National Transfer Student Week 2026 – Oct. 19 to 23 – shines a light on students who switch college campuses on a quest to continue their education and earn a degree. The five-day celebration also honors the faculty and staff who support them along the way.
“National Transfer Student Week is an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions transfer students bring to our university community,” said University of Mary Washington Associate Dean of Admissions Christy Pack. “At UMW, we’re committed to providing the personalized guidance and resources that help transfer students feel supported, connected and ready to reach their goals.”
Students thrive, Pack said, when they find the right fit, a supportive community and meaningful connections during what’s often a pivotal transition, helping them become acquainted with campus and meet classmates, and setting them up for transfer student success. And those who apply by preferred filing dates are automatically considered for Transfer Merit Scholarships.
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